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India commissioned Samudra Pratap (Majesty of the Seas), the first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) for the Indian Coast Guard, strengthening marine environmental protection, maritime safety, and coastal surveillance amid rising pollution and climate risks.
Description:
About Samudra Pratap:
- Type: Pollution Control Vessel (PCV)
- Service: Indian Coast Guard
- Built by: Goa Shipyard Limited
- Indigenous Content: >60% (target of 90% indigenous content in warships)
- Status: Largest ship in the Indian Coast Guard fleet to date
- Category: First of two indigenously built PCVs
Key Features / Capabilities:
- Pollution Response: Advanced oil-spill detection and containment systems. Specialised pollution response boats and recovery equipment
- Firefighting: Modern firefighting systems for maritime emergencies
- Surveillance & Safety: Extended maritime surveillance. Coastal patrol and maritime law enforcement support
- Multi-Role Platform: Integrates pollution control, coastal security, and maritime safety on a single platform
- Aviation Support: Helicopter hangar for enhanced operational reach, including rough sea conditions
- Gender Inclusion: First PCV with two women officers onboard, reflecting a gender-neutral and inclusive Coast Guard
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